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VEX Classroom Competition “Swept Away”

Robot Construction

1. Robot construction is limited to the Robot Components from the VEX kits listed below.

a. The packaging, manuals, balls and other “non-robot” components from this kit are NOT allowed.

b. Teams can utilize the individual sub-components from these kits so long as they do not use more

parts than are available on the list below or parts not found in any of the kits on the list.

2. Robots may only be controlled by (1) VEX Transmitter, OR (1) VEXnet Joystick.

3. Robots may use no more than (5) VEX Motors and no more than (1) VEX Servo.

4. Robots may use unlimited of the following VEX components: screws, nuts, bearings, bearing rivets,

collars, washers, spacers, and zip ties.

5. Parts may not be attached in any way not provided as part of the VEX Robotics Design System

a. Example – It is illegal to glue, weld, solder, or to stick parts together with chewing gum.

6. VEX Electronics may not be modified in any way.

7. No robot may be more than twelve inches (12”) tall at the start of any match.

a. The robot may expand above this limit after the match has begun.

b. There is no limit on the robot footprint as long as it is less than 12” tall.

8. We encourage teams to show individuality by decorating their robots. As such, teams may add non-

functional decorations provided that these do not affect the robot performance in any significant way or

affect the outcome of the match.

VEX Classroom Competition – Construction List

Allowed Robot Components

Note: The VEX Classroom Competition Team Bundles contain ALL the allowable components.

For more information on these VEX kits & components refer to w ww.VEXrobotics.com

 (1) Tank Tread Upgrade Kit

 (1) High Strength Gear Kit

 (1) High Strength Sprocket & Chain Kit

 (1) Linear Slide (2-pk)

 (1) Rack Gear Bracket (2-pk)

 (1) VEX Hinge (2-pk)

 (1) Rubber Band Pack

 (1) VEX Latex Tubing Pack (10-feet)

 (1) Protobot Robot Kit

 (1) Booster Kit

 (1) Metal & Hardware Kit

 (1) Microcontroller

 (1) TX-RX Kit

OR (1) VEXnet Joystick

 (1) Servo Kit

 (1) Motor Kit (5th motor)

 (1) 7.2V Robot Battery

 (1) Battery Mounting Straps

 (1) PWM Bundle

 (1) Limit Switch Kit

 (1) Bumper Switch Kit

 (1) Tank Tread Kit

 (1) Sprocket & Chain Kit

 (1) Advanced Gear Kit

 (1) Large Omni-Wheel Kit